Associations

American Lifelines Alliance - A cooperative between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Their goal is to reduce risks to utility and transportation systems from natural hazards. Activities, consensus, partners, and contact information.
www.americanlifelinesalliance.org/

Americans for Balanced Energy Choices - A national, non-profit organization designed to promote a dialogue with community leaders in the United States on issues involving growing demand for electricity. State profiles, articles, and membership information.
www.balancedenergy.org/

Edison Electric Institute - Association of United States shareholder-owned electric companies, international affiliates, and industry associates worldwide. Products and services, issues, and other energy groups.
www.eei.org/

ElectriCities - A nonprofit trade organization providing services, news and information to public power communities. Services, member pages, and contact information.
www.electricities.com/

Elineman - Resources for linemen and people in the electric power industry. Links, members, and message board.
www.elineman.com/

The Florida Municipal Electric Association - Represents the unified interests of 32 public power communities across the state. Meetings, employment, members, and contact information.
www.publicpower.com

Large Public Power Council - Composed of 20 locally owned and controlled not for profit power systems in the United States. Issues, glossary, press releases, and contact information.
www.lppc.org/

National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) - Represents the advanced telecommunications and information technology interests of rural utilities and affiliates in multiple states.
www.nrtc.org/

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio - Monitors the activities of utility and transportation companies. Scrutinizes rate and service matters for consumer protection. Proposed rules, mediation, job postings, and services.
www.puco.ohio.gov/

Transmission Access Policy Study Group - Informal association of publicly and privately-owned transmission-dependent electric utilities. Accomplishments, history, and contact information.
www.tapsgroup.org/

United Powerline Council - The UPLC is an alliance of electric utilities and technology companies working together to drive the development of power line communications.
www.uplc.org/

Utility Innovations - Online forum for linemen and anyone involved with powerline work.
www.utilityinnovations.com